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Nepouite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Chlorapatite and Nepouite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.18-3.24   
3.17-3.18   

Fracture
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Cleavage
perfect on {001}   
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Mohs Hardness
2   
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Chemical Composition
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Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Nepouite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite and Chlorapatite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Nepouite and Chlorapatite chemical formula.

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Nepouite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepouite and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepouite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepouite is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.

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